Norfolk County is looking for public input as it puts together its first transit master plan.
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“Transportation in our rural community is a work in progress and we’re committed to refining and enhancing Ride Norfolk,” Mayor Amy Martin said in a statement. “As we embark on this journey to refine and enhance Ride Norfolk, we invite every resident to voice their vision for the future of transit.
“Whether you are a current transit user or not, your input will ensure the Transit Master Plan meets the needs of our community.”
Martin said feedback from residents is important to shape a service that reflects the county’s commitment to sustainability, accessibility and progress.
The master plan will guide the delivery of transit service for the next 10 years.
Residents have until July 8 to provide feedback through an online survey at engagenorfolk.ca/RideNorfolk-tmp .
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Residents can fill out a paper survey at Norfolk County Public Library branches, the county administration building in Delhi and Simcoe and the Simcoe Recreation Centre. A telephone survey is available at 519-428-3178.
County officials are planning a second round of feedback in October when a proposed concept for the future transit network will be shared with the community.
The master plan is expected to be finished by early 2025 and will include a strategy to meet current and future needs.
Developed through community partnerships and launched in 2011, Ride Norfolk has experienced ridership growth over the years.
A year ago, Norfolk Ride moved away from the local fixed-route service model to piloted on-demand model with Blaise Transit.
The new approach enables users to book rides using a digital app, website, or call-in booking system.
County officials say that since the launch of the on-demand model, Ride Norfolk has added 57 “virtual” bus stops to the existing 58, bringing the total stops across the county to 115.
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